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A native of shawnee, kansas, roth moved to new york in the early 1990s, where he received his new name, based on the action figure major matt mason. Major matt mason was an action figure created by mattel. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Major matt mason usa senile pie strive pip melancholy, released 01 january 2007 1. Major matt mason usa is the performing name of matt roth, an american musician and record producer active in the antifolk and diy music scene of new yorks east village a native of shawnee, kansas, roth moved to new york in the early 1990s, where he received his new name, based on the action figure major matt mason. Moon mission a whitman publishing big little book from 1968. Very dirty, somewhat damaged but they still bring a charge to this big 43 year old kid. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
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Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt mason in a. Join major matt for a little down time in his station. These are some major matt mason items we have for sale or trade. The focus of the series was of course the matt mason figure, a tall, crewcut american superman. Mar 06, 2020 major matt was introduced by mattel in 1966. Major matt mason usa bad people rule the world cd baby. As man reached for the stars, kids reached for the ultimate astronaut hero of the toy world a wellequipped action hero known as major matt mason. Major matt mason had a space station, with bluetinted radiation screens, and a flashing radar beacon. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt.
Matt mason was the doll to have and rich had all the accesories. Major matt masons bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. The major matt mason collective is a collection of multidisciplinary artists dedicated to creating visceral, intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and for calgarys younger generation. The bravest astronaut yet was an immediate hit, and the major appeared on coloring books, lunch boxes, halloween costumes, wallets, puzzles, and a board game. Major matt mason was a mattel toy inspired by the incredibly cartoonish space suit designed by allyn b. Playtone productions, tom hanks production company, is planning to develop a movie based on major matt mason, the popular action figure by mattel. The major matt mason series was a huge success and over the four years it ran, a huge amount of vehicles and accessories was produced. Jul 14, 2014 the major matt mason toy line is a fascinating set of wellcrafted and artisticallyrich novel items. A true mmm fan greatesttoyever would know that dc actually prepared the first issue of a licensed comic for the major. Join major matt for a little down time in his station as well as see the box where it all began. As people who live in the actual modest era should be update about what going on or facts even knowledge. For those who dont him, major matt mason is a fictional astronaut who lives and works on the moon. Storm moon car driver, africanamerican jeff long rocket scientist and doug davis radiologist.
Not a great game, but hey, its major matt mason so we had to love it the object of play was to explore the moon for signs of life. Sign up for the major matt mason usa email list, below. This is a texture set and props to make your own major matt mason and other characters. Determined to be a fulltime mom, a publicist quits her job, but as soon as her husband gets fired, she needs to get her career back, and helping a screen legend to get back in the business seems to be the way. Major matt mason s bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. Major matt mason usa is the performing name of matt roth, a new york citybased musician and record producer, is active in the antifolk and diy music scene of new yorks east village. This a toy commercial for major matt mason mattels man in space. After his trip to the moon in apollo went haywire 16years ago, tom hanks is set to blast off into space once again in a film based on a toy. Jun 14, 2011 the major matt mason blog celebrates the mattel toyline by the same name, and explores the origins of the toy, the cadre of collectors, and current pricing trends. Sep 09, 2019 major matt mason was a mattel action figure introduced in 1966 who lived and worked on the moon.
Bad people rule the world by major matt mason usa, released 01 january. Upcoming and future movies im looking forward to a list of 563 titles created 18 sep 2014 upcoming a list of 966 titles. He had all the accessories as far as i recall and my level of envy was through the roof. February 16, 2017 october 11, 2019 the major leave a comment. A few imperfections as shown, but one of the finest examples of one of these we have seen in over 40 years as a. Major matt mason space probe pak on the card 1960s heres a vintage, 100% original, classic major matt mason space probe pak toy, from the 1960s. The major matt mason collective is a collection of multidisciplinary artists dedicated to creating visceral, intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and. Major matt mason was the name and my heart started pounding as i was shown all the workings of the station, the attached crawler, the moon suit and of course the figures. A 60s toy collectors site featuring major matt mason. The first explorer who returns to the space ship and is able to point out where there are three signs of life as shown by the moon cardsis the winner. May 19, 2017 welcome back boils and ghouls to the comic crypt of castle hills. Determined to be a fulltime mom, a publicist quits her job, but as soon as her husband gets fired, she needs to get her career back, and helping a screen legend to. Major matt mason and his moon base were cool playthings that had growing up.
Matt mason named after mattel cofounder harold matt. Major matt mason usas profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Anyone who has a moon suit in their collection likely has lost the rubber arms due to age. Long before buzz lightyear was blasting off into space, kids have held an affinity for spacerelated toys perhaps never more so than during the space race of the 1960s. Major matt masonmoon mission a big little book by george s. Unfollow major matt mason to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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